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SarcodinaBy: Kevin, Stuart, Jordan, and Ally

Sarcodina move without using flagella or cilia. They usually use pseudopods, which are temporary extensions of the cytoplasm.

They can produce asexually or sexually.

Sarcodina also use their pseudopods to obtain food.

Genus Amoeba

Obtains food using phagocytosis.

Does not have a definite shape.

Amoeba proteus (at right) is the most famous amoeba. It is commonly bought from science supply stores.

Phylum Radiolaria

Noted for mineral skeletons.

Sometimes resemble regular polyhedrons, such as hydrosphaera hexagonalis (at right).

Phylum Foraminifera

Characterized by thin, net-like pseudopodia that catch food.

Amoebic Dysentery

• Amoebic dysentery is a major cause of death in developing countries.

• It is caused by Entamoeba histolytica and is spread through their microbial cysts, which can be found in feces.

• Microbial cysts are formed to protect the amoeba during unfavorable conditions. These are similar to endospores, but the two terms are not interchangeable.

Amoebic Dysentery

• Amoebic dysentery is a major cause of death in developing countries.

• It is caused by Entamoeba histolytica and is spread through their microbial cysts, which can be found in feces.

• Microbial cysts are formed to protect the amoeba during unfavorable conditions. These are similar to endospores, but the two terms are not interchangeable.